Common use of Access and Retention of Records Clause in Contracts

Access and Retention of Records. Contractor agrees to provide the Participating Entity, Legislative Auditor, or their authorized agents, access to any records necessary to determine contract compliance. (Section 18-1-118, MCA). Contractor agrees to create and retain records supporting the services rendered or supplies delivered for a period of eight years after either the completion date of the Contract or the conclusion of any claim, litigation, or exception relating to the Contract taken by the Participating Entity or third party. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND SUBCONTRACTING: Contractor shall not assign, transfer or subcontract any portion of the Contract without the express written consent of the Participating Entity. (Section 18-4-141, MCA.) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Contractor shall, in performance of work under this Contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders including but not limited to, the Montana Human Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Contractor is the employer for the purpose of providing healthcare benefits and paying any applicable penalties, fees and taxes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119]. Any subletting or subcontracting by Contractor subjects subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with 49-3-207, MCA, and Executive Order No. 04-2016 Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform this Contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or marital status by the persons performing this Contract. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION /HOLD HARMLESS: Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State of Montana and the contracting agency hereunder and their elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses or fees, including the reasonable cost of defense thereof and attorney fees, arising or awarded in favor of Contractor's or its subcontractor’s employees or agents or third parties for bodily or personal injuries, death, damage to property, or financial or other loss resulting or allegedly resulting in whole or part from (i) the services performed or products provided or (ii) other acts or omissions of Contractor and/or its agents, employees, representatives, assigns, subcontractors, except the sole negligence of Participating Entity or the contracting agency. REDUCTION OF FUNDING: Participating Entity must by law terminate this Contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the Participating Entity's or contracting agency’s continuation of performance of this Contract in a subsequent fiscal period. (18-4-313(4), MCA) If state or federal government funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available through the state budgeting process to support continued performance of this Contract (whether at an initial contract payment level or any contract increases to that initial level) in subsequent fiscal periods, Participating Entity shall terminate this Contract as required by law. Participating Entity shall provide Contractor the date Participating Entity's termination shall take effect. Participating Entity shall not be liable to Contractor for any payment that would have been payable had the Contract not been terminated under this provision. As stated above, Participating Entity shall be liable to Contractor only for the payment, or prorated portion of that payment, owed to Contractor up to the date Participating Entity's termination takes effect. This is Contractor's sole remedy. Participating Entity shall not be liable to Contractor for any other payments or damages arising from termination under this section, including but not limited to general, special, or consequential damages such as lost profits or revenues.

Access and Retention of Records. Contractor agrees to provide the Participating EntityState, Legislative Auditor, or their authorized agents, access to any records necessary to determine contract Contract compliance. (Section 18-1-118, MCA). Contractor agrees to create and retain records supporting the services rendered or supplies delivered for a period of eight years after either the completion date of the Contract contract or the conclusion of any claim, litigation, or exception relating to the Contract contract taken by the Participating Entity State or a third party. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND SUBCONTRACTING: Contractor shall not assign, transfer or subcontract any portion of the Contract contract without the express written consent of the Participating EntityState. (Section 18-4-141, MCA.) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Contractor shall, in performance of work under this Contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders including but not limited to, the Montana Human Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Contractor is the employer for the purpose of providing healthcare benefits and paying any applicable penalties, fees and taxes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119]. Any subletting or subcontracting by Contractor subjects subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with 49-3-207, MCA, and Executive Order No. 04-2016 Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform this Contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or marital status by the persons performing this Contract. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION /HOLD HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor shall agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless save the State of Montana and the contracting agency hereunder and their State, its elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses action of any kind or feescharacter, including the reasonable cost of defense thereof and attorney feesthereof, arising or awarded in favor of Contractor's or its subcontractor’s employees or agents or third parties for on account of bodily or personal injuries, death, or damage to property, or financial or other loss resulting or allegedly resulting in whole or part from (i) the property arising out of services performed or products provided omissions of services or (ii) other in any way resulting from the acts or omissions of Contractor and/or its agents, employees, representatives, assigns, subcontractors, except the sole negligence of Participating Entity or the contracting agencyState, under this agreement. REDUCTION OF FUNDING: Participating Entity State must by law terminate this Contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the Participating EntityState's or contracting agency’s continuation of performance of this Contract in a subsequent fiscal period. (18-4-313(4), MCA) If state or federal government funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available through the state budgeting process to support continued performance of this Contract (whether at an initial contract payment level or any contract increases to that initial level) in subsequent fiscal periods, Participating Entity State shall terminate this Contract as required by law. Participating Entity State shall provide Contractor the date Participating EntityState's termination shall take effect. Participating Entity State shall not be liable to Contractor for any payment that would have been payable had the Contract not been terminated under this provision. As stated above, Participating Entity State shall be liable to Contractor only for the payment, or prorated portion of that payment, owed to Contractor up to the date Participating EntityState's termination takes effect. This is Contractor's sole remedy. Participating Entity State shall not be liable to Contractor for any other payments or damages arising from termination under this section, including but not limited to general, special, or consequential damages such as lost profits or revenues. VENUE: This solicitation is governed by the laws of Montana. The parties agree that any litigation concerning this bid, request for proposal, limited solicitation, or this Contract, must be brought in the First Judicial District in and for the County of Xxxxx and Xxxxx, State of Montana, and each party shall pay its own costs and attorney fees. (Section 18-1-401, MCA.) TAX EXEMPTION: State of Montana is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes (#00-0000000) except as otherwise provided in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111- 148, 124 Stat. 119]. STATE OF MONTANA ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: The State of Montana assesses an Administrative Fee of one and one-half percent (1.50%) for all net sales (sales less credits and returns) made under this PA. The prices paid to Contractor must include the 1.5% Administrative Fee. The Contractor shall remit this Administrative Fee concurrent with the Required Usage Reporting described below. The Administrative Fee must be submitted by ACH along with email notification to the State of Montana Contracts Officer. This Administrative Fee is effective upon execution of this Participating Addendum. REQUIRED REPORTING: Contractor shall submit quarterly reports to the Contracts Officer (CO) assigned by the State to manage this contract. Contractor shall provide CO with an electronic usage report (Excel), which must list the following information at the minimum: purchasing entity; description of items purchased; date of purchase; contract price; and the extended price for each transaction. These reports are due no more than 30 days after the end of the quarter. First Quarter: July 1 through September 30 Second Quarter: October 1 through December 31 Third Quarter: January 1 through March 31 Fourth Quarter: April 1 through June 30 DESIGN SERVICES: Contractor shall provide, through its Authorized Reseller(s), to all purchasing entities design, reconfiguration, and layout services at an hourly rate of $50.00 per hour. INTALLATION SERVICES: Contractor shall provide, through its Authorized Reseller(s), to all purchasing entities installation services at an hourly rate of $53.00 per man hour within a 40 mile radius of the dealer’s home office. Installation outside the 40-mile radius will be quoted per project by the dealer.

Access and Retention of Records. Contractor agrees to provide the Participating EntityState, Legislative Auditor, or their authorized agents, access to any records necessary to determine contract Contract compliance. (Section 18-1-118, MCA). Contractor agrees to create and retain records supporting the services rendered or supplies delivered for a period of eight years after either the completion date of the Contract contract or the conclusion of any claim, litigation, or exception relating to the Contract taken by the Participating Entity State or a third party. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND SUBCONTRACTING: Contractor shall not assign, transfer or subcontract any portion of the Contract contract without the express written consent of the Participating EntityState. (Section 18-4-141, MCA.) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Contractor shall, in performance of work under this Contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders including but not limited to, the Montana Human Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Contractor is the employer for the purpose of providing healthcare benefits and paying any applicable penalties, fees and taxes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119]. Any subletting or subcontracting by Contractor subjects subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with 49-3-207, MCA, and Executive Order No. 04-2016 Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform this Contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or marital status by the persons performing this Contract. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION /HOLD HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor shall agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless save the State of Montana and the contracting agency hereunder and their State, its elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses action of any kind or feescharacter, including the reasonable cost of defense thereof and attorney feesthereof, arising or awarded in favor of Contractor's or its subcontractor’s employees or agents or third parties for on account of bodily or personal injuries, death, or damage to property, or financial or other loss resulting or allegedly resulting in whole or part from (i) the property arising out of services performed or products provided omissions of services or (ii) other in any way resulting from the acts or omissions of Contractor and/or its agents, employees, representatives, assigns, subcontractors, except the sole negligence of Participating Entity or the contracting agencyState, under this Contract. REDUCTION OF FUNDING: Participating Entity State must by law terminate this Contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the Participating EntityState's or contracting agency’s continuation of performance of this Contract in a subsequent fiscal period. (18-4-313(4), MCA) If state or federal government funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available through the state budgeting process to support continued performance of this Contract (whether at an initial contract payment level or any contract increases to that initial level) in subsequent fiscal periods, Participating Entity State shall terminate this Contract as required by law. Participating Entity State shall provide Contractor the date Participating EntityState's termination shall take effect. Participating Entity State shall not be liable to Contractor for any payment that would have been payable had the Contract not been terminated under this provision. As stated above, Participating Entity State shall be liable to Contractor only for the payment, or prorated portion of that payment, owed to Contractor up to the date Participating EntityState's termination takes effect. This is Contractor's sole remedy. Participating Entity State shall not be liable to Contractor for any other payments or damages arising from termination under this section, including but not limited to general, special, or consequential damages such as lost profits or revenues. VENUE: This solicitation is governed by the laws of Montana. The parties agree that any litigation concerning this bid, request for proposal, limited solicitation, or this Contract, must be brought in the First Judicial District in and for the County of Xxxxx and Xxxxx, State of Montana, and each party shall pay its own costs and attorney fees. (Section 18-1-401, MCA.) TAX EXEMPTION: State of Montana is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes (#81- 0302402) except as otherwise provided in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119]. STATE OF MONTANA ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: The State of Montana assesses an Administrative Fee of one and one-half percent (1.50%) for all net sales (sales less credits and returns) made under this PA. The prices paid to Contractor must include the 1.5% Administrative Fee. The Contractor shall remit this Administrative Fee concurrent with the Required Usage Reporting described below. The Administrative Fee must be submitted by ACH along with email notification to the State of Montana Contracts Officer. This Administrative Fee is effective upon execution of this Participating Addendum. REQUIRED REPORTING: Contractor shall submit quarterly reports to the Contracts Officer (CO) assigned by the State to manage this contract. Contractor shall provide CO with an electronic usage report (Excel), which must list the following information at the minimum: purchasing entity; description of items purchased; date of purchase; contract price; and the extended price for each transaction. These reports are due no more than 30 days after the end of the quarter. First Quarter: July 1 through September 30 Second Quarter: October 1 through December 31 Third Quarter: January 1 through March 31 Fourth Quarter: April 1 through June 30

Access and Retention of Records. Contractor agrees to provide the Participating EntityState, Legislative Auditor, or their authorized agents, access to any records necessary to determine contract Contract compliance. (Section 18-1-118, MCA). Contractor agrees to create and retain records supporting the services rendered or supplies delivered for a period of eight years after either the completion date of the Contract contract or the conclusion of any claim, litigation, or exception relating to the Contract contract taken by the Participating Entity State or a third party. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND SUBCONTRACTING: Contractor shall not assign, transfer or subcontract any portion of the Contract contract without the express written consent of the Participating EntityState. (Section 18-4-141, MCA.) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Contractor shall, in performance of work under this Contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders including but not limited to, the Montana Human Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Contractor is the employer for the purpose of providing healthcare benefits and paying any applicable penalties, fees and taxes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119]. Any subletting or subcontracting by Contractor subjects subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with 49-3-207, MCA, and Executive Order No. 04-2016 Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform this Contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or marital status by the persons performing this Contract. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION /HOLD HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor shall agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless save the State of Montana and the contracting agency hereunder and their State, its elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses action of any kind or feescharacter, including the reasonable cost of defense thereof and attorney feesthereof, arising or awarded in favor of Contractor's or its subcontractor’s employees or agents or third parties for on account of bodily or personal injuries, death, or damage to property, or financial or other loss resulting or allegedly resulting in whole or part from (i) the property arising out of services performed or products provided omissions of services or (ii) other in any way resulting from the acts or omissions of Contractor and/or its agents, employees, representatives, assigns, subcontractors, except the sole negligence of Participating Entity or the contracting agencyState, under this agreement. REDUCTION OF FUNDING: Participating Entity State must by law terminate this Contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the Participating EntityState's or contracting agency’s continuation of performance of this Contract in a subsequent fiscal period. (18-4-313(4), MCA) If state or federal government funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available through the state budgeting process to support continued performance of this Contract (whether at an initial contract payment level or any contract increases to that initial level) in subsequent fiscal periods, Participating Entity State shall terminate this Contract as required by law. Participating Entity State shall provide Contractor the date Participating EntityState's termination shall take effect. Participating Entity State shall not be liable to Contractor for any payment that would have been payable had the Contract not been terminated under this provision. As stated above, Participating Entity State shall be liable to Contractor only for the payment, or prorated portion of that payment, owed to Contractor up to the date Participating EntityState's termination takes effect. This is Contractor's sole remedy. Participating Entity State shall not be liable to Contractor for any other payments or damages arising from termination under this section, including but not limited to general, special, or consequential damages such as lost profits or revenues. VENUE: This solicitation is governed by the laws of Montana. The parties agree that any litigation concerning this bid, request for proposal, limited solicitation, or this Contract, must be brought in the First Judicial District in and for the County of Xxxxx and Xxxxx, State of Montana, and each party shall pay its own costs and attorney fees. (Section 18-1-401, MCA.) TAX EXEMPTION: State of Montana is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes (#00-0000000) except as otherwise provided in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111- 148, 124 Stat. 119]. STATE OF MONTANA ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: The State of Montana assesses an Administrative Fee of one and one-half percent (1.50%) for all net sales (sales less credits and returns) made under this PA. The prices paid to Contractor must include the 1.5% Administrative Fee. The Contractor shall remit this Administrative Fee concurrent with the Required Usage Reporting described below. The Administrative Fee must be submitted by ACH along with email notification to the State of Montana Contracts Officer. This Administrative Fee is effective upon execution of this Participating Addendum. REQUIRED REPORTING: Contractor shall submit quarterly reports to the Contracts Officer (CO) assigned by the State to manage this contract. Contractor shall provide CO with an electronic usage report (Excel), which must list the following information at the minimum: purchasing entity; description of items purchased; date of purchase; contract price; and the extended price for each transaction. These reports are due no more than 30 days after the end of the quarter. First Quarter: July 1 through September 30 Second Quarter: October 1 through December 31 Third Quarter: January 1 through March 31 Fourth Quarter: April 1 through June 30 DESIGN SERVICES: Contractor shall provide, through its Authorized Reseller(s), to all purchasing entities design, reconfiguration, and layout services at an hourly rate of $50. INSTALLATION SERVICES: Contractor shall provide, through its Authorized Reseller(s), to all purchasing entities installation services. An hourly rate shall be quoted on project by project basis.

Access and Retention of Records. Contractor agrees to provide the Participating Entity, Legislative Auditor, or their authorized agents, access to any records necessary to determine contract compliance. (Section 18-1-118, MCA). Contractor agrees to create and retain records supporting the services rendered or supplies delivered for a period of eight years after either the completion date of the Contract or the conclusion of any claim, litigation, or exception relating to the Contract taken by the Participating Entity or third party. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND SUBCONTRACTING: Contractor shall not assign, transfer or subcontract any portion of the Contract without the express written consent of the Participating Entity. (Section 18-4-141, MCA.) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Contractor shall, in performance of work under this Contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders including but not limited to, the Montana Human Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Contractor is the employer for the purpose of providing healthcare benefits and paying any applicable penalties, fees and taxes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119]. Any subletting or subcontracting by Contractor subjects subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with 49-3-207, MCA, and Executive Order No. 04-2016 Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform this Contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or marital status by the persons performing this Contract. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION /HOLD HARMLESS: Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State of Montana and the contracting agency hereunder and their elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses or fees, including the reasonable cost of defense thereof and attorney fees, arising or awarded in favor of Contractor's or its subcontractor’s employees or agents or third parties for bodily or personal injuries, death, damage to property, or financial or other loss resulting or allegedly resulting in whole or part from (i) the services performed or products provided or (ii) other acts or omissions of Contractor and/or its agents, employees, representatives, assigns, subcontractors, except the sole negligence of Participating Entity or the contracting agency. The State shall not be required to hold harmless or indemnify the Contractor under any circumstances. REDUCTION OF FUNDING: Participating Entity must by law terminate this Contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the Participating Entity's or contracting agency’s continuation of performance of this Contract in a subsequent fiscal period. (18-4-4- 313(4), MCA) If state or federal government funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available through the state budgeting process to support continued performance of this Contract (whether at an initial contract payment level or any contract increases to that initial level) in subsequent fiscal periods, Participating Entity shall terminate this Contract as required by law. Participating Entity shall provide Contractor the date Participating Entity's termination shall take effect. Participating Entity shall not be liable to Contractor for any payment that would have been payable had the Contract not been terminated under this provision. As stated above, Participating Entity shall be liable to Contractor only for the payment, or prorated portion of that payment, owed to Contractor up to the date Participating Entity's termination takes effect. This is Contractor's sole remedy. Participating Entity shall not be liable to Contractor for any other payments or damages arising from termination under this section, including but not limited to general, special, or consequential damages such as lost profits or revenues.

Access and Retention of Records. Contractor agrees to provide the Participating Entity, Legislative Auditor, or their authorized agents, access to any records necessary to determine contract compliance. (Section 18-1-118, MCA). Contractor agrees to create and retain records supporting the services rendered or supplies delivered for a period of eight years after either the completion date of the Contract or the conclusion of any claim, litigation, or exception relating to the Contract taken by the Participating Entity or third party. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER AND SUBCONTRACTING: Contractor shall not assign, transfer or subcontract any portion of the Contract without the express written consent of the Participating Entity. (Section 18-4-141, MCA.) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Contractor shall, in performance of work under this Contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders including but not limited to, the Montana Human Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Contractor is the employer for the purpose of providing healthcare benefits and paying any applicable penalties, fees and taxes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [P.l. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119]. Any subletting or subcontracting by Contractor subjects subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with 49-3-207, MCA, and Executive Order No. 04-2016 Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform this Contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or marital status by the persons performing this Contract. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION /HOLD HARMLESS: Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State of Montana and the contracting agency hereunder and their elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses or fees, including the reasonable cost of defense thereof and attorney fees, arising or awarded in favor of Contractor's or its subcontractor’s employees or agents or third parties for bodily or personal injuries, death, death or damage to property, or financial or other loss resulting or allegedly resulting in whole or part from (i) the services performed or products provided or (ii) other acts or omissions of Contractor and/or its agents, employees, representatives, assigns, subcontractors, except the sole negligence of Participating Entity or the contracting agency. This provision survives termination of this Participating Addendum and the Master Agreement. REDUCTION OF FUNDING: Participating Entity must by law terminate this Contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support the Participating Entity's or contracting agency’s continuation of performance of this Contract in a subsequent fiscal period. (18-4-4- 313(4), MCA) If state or federal government funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available through the state budgeting process to support continued performance of this Contract (whether at an initial contract payment level or any contract increases to that initial level) in subsequent fiscal periods), then Participating Entity shall terminate this Contract as required by law. will give notice to Contractor of the non-availability of funds when Participating Entity has knowledge thereof. Upon receipt of such notice by Contractor, Contractor shall provide Contractor the date Participating Entity's termination shall take effect. be entitled to payment only for those products and services provided and accepted by Participating Entity shall not be liable to Contractor for any payment that would have been payable had the Contract not been terminated under this provision. As stated above, Participating Entity shall be liable to Contractor only for the payment, or prorated portion of that payment, owed to Contractor up prior to the date Participating Entity's termination takes effect. This such notice is Contractor's sole remedyreceived. Participating Entity shall not be liable to Contractor for any other payments or damages arising from termination under this section, including but not limited to general, special, or consequential damages such as lost profits or revenues.